Achility Guest House (formerly Achilty Hotel) is an 18th-century inn offering accommodations as well as free parking and free WiFi in the Highland village of Contin. The bedrooms are individually decorated and all have a bathroom with a shower, toiletries and a hairdryer. Other facilities include work desks and tea/coffee making facilities. A continental breakfast is offered every morning. Achility Guest House is a 30-minute drive from Inverness and Inverness Airport. There are several golf courses nearby, including Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club, which is 7 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ruddoc
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Large comfortable bed, lovely hot shower. Nice and clean
  • Hidir
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and helpful host. Guest house was excellent and we loved their continental breakfast. Thank you very much for accomodating us for an extra night.
  • Jacqui
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owner was friendly and helpful. Allowed me to store bike in hotel.

Hosted by Mwamba

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Mwamba
Achilty Guest House (formerly Achilty Hotel) under new Management is a family run Bed and Breakfast business, perfectly located only 17 miles north of Inverness in the highland village of Contin, by Strathpeffer. Achilty Guest House is a perfect location for those who enjoy the outdoors - hill walkers, golfers, mountain bikers and cyclists. Munro baggers are spoilt for choice with Ben Wyvis to the north and the Fannaichs and Ullapool hills to the north west are within easy reach of Achilty. Ample off road car parking is provided and storage facilities for cyclists, fishing equipment and even have room for the catch of the day. Achilty Guest House is the perfect base from which to enjoy your holiday, with many whisky distilleries, castles and places of historical interest within easy reach of the bed & breakfast. To the East is Inverness, Culloden Moor, Nairn, Cawdor Castle and Fort George. It is an ideal place for touring the northern Highlands and for those travelling to and from the ferries to the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.
Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

Amenities of Achilty Guest House

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Visual aids (tactile signs)
    • Visual aids (Braille)
    • Raised toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Achilty Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required on arrival. That's about USD 125. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Debit card Achilty Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    If you arrive after 20:00 then entry will not be granted and the cancelation policy will be enforced.

    Please inform Achilty Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Achilty Guest House

    • Room options at Achilty Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Triple
      • Twin/Double
      • Family

    • The prices at Achilty Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Achilty Guest House is 0.6 miles from the center of Contin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Achilty Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Game room
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Bicycle rental

    • Yes, Achilty Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Achilty Guest House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.